{"id":15223,"date":"2026-11-11T16:30:48","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T16:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/11\/nulge-slams-withholding-of-osun-lg-funds-urges-immediate-resolution\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T16:30:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T16:30:48","slug":"nulge-slams-withholding-of-osun-lg-funds-urges-immediate-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/11\/nulge-slams-withholding-of-osun-lg-funds-urges-immediate-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"NULGE slams withholding of Osun LG funds, urges immediate resolution\u200e"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"NULGE\"<\/p>\n

\u200eBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru<\/strong>
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\u200eABUJA \u2014 THE Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has condemned the continued withholding of statutory allocations due to local governments in Osun State and called for urgent intervention from the Federal Government and other relevant stakeholders.
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\u200eThe union said the development had deepened the leadership and funding crisis in the state\u2019s local government system, prompting workers to stage a warning strike from Sunday, November 8, to Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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\u200eIn a statement jointly signed by its President-General, Comrade Aliyu Haruna, and General Secretary, Comrade Gambo Isah, NULGE stressed that local government workers should not suffer the consequences of political disputes, leadership tussles or administrative faentitlement
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\u200eAccording to the union, the Supreme Court\u2019s affirmation of local government financial autonomy must go beyond legal recognition and produce real financial independence, improved services, and timely payment of workers\u2019 dues.
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\u200eIt noted that local government autonomy would be of little value without access to funds, cautioning that councils could not function effectively when their finances were withheld and workers\u2019 legitimate entitlements were denied
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\u200eNULGE consequently \u201ccalled for the immediate resolution of all outstanding issues surrounding the release and accessibility of funds due to local governments in Osun State.\u201d
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\u200eIt also demanded \u201can urgent and lasting resolution of the leadership crisis in the state\u2019s local government system in accordance with constitutional and legal provisions.\u201d
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\u200eThe union further urged authorities to protect workers against salary delays, denial of entitlements and victimisation arising from the crisis.
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\u200eIt called on the Federal Government, Osun State Government and other relevant stakeholders to intervene and engage constructively to restore normalcy and industrial harmony in the state.
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\u200eExpressing solidarity with the leadership and workforce of NULGE in Osun State, the national leadership assured the workers that the union would not abandon its responsibility to defend their rights, welfare and dignity.
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\u200eWhile urging the affected workers to remain peaceful and disciplined, NULGE \u201ccalled on all parties to demonstrate political maturity and genuine commitment to resolving the crisis without further delay.\u201d
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\u200eThe union warned that \u201cthe continued withholding of local government funds is not merely a labour issue but also a threat to grassroots democracy, effective service delivery and the economic survival of thousands of Nigerian families.\u201d
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\u200eIt declared that the time for political blame games was over, insisting that decisive action was needed to end the crisis and protect the interests of local government workers across the country.<\/p>\n

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